In Pacific Waves today: Just as the Pacific's official cyclone season was supposed to be nearing an end, tropical cyclone activity kicked off in a major way this week. Samoa's Opposition leader says he will appeal the acquittal of Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in a high-profile conspiracy case. With global conflicts putting strain on fuel supply chains, the Cook Islands government are providing extra welfare funding and free bus services. It's a big weekend for Pacific sport fans, with a whole host of events from Rugby to Football and even Cricket on across the region.

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